On Friday, July 29, I will be hosting a blood drive with Red Cross and Project Kennedy at Greater Harvest Baptist Church from 12 - 4 p.m.  Lunch will be provided. You can sign up to donate here.

My 18th annual health fair is coming up. It will be on Saturday, August 6 from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. at the Illinois Institute of Technology. There will be dozens of vendors, and various activities and services for the whole family. 

Date: Saturday, August 6, 2022
Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Illinois Institute of Technology ~ 33rd & State Street
Chicago, IL 60616

Apply to a free After School Matters program and thrive! Learn how to use a 3D printer, produce your own music, blow glass, kick-start your culinary Instagram account, urban design with Chicago in mind, and more! For more information please visit: www.afterschoolmatters.org.

May officially proclaimed AAPI Heritage Month; DCEO to host several events to support AAPI community with business resources

CHICAGO - The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today launched its Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month celebrations with a proclamation recognizing AAPI Heritage Month, spotlights on AAPI-owned businesses and hosting a series of events for business owners throughout May 2022. Additional information about resources and events can be found here.

“During Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, DCEO is honoring the critical role that AAPI-owned businesses play in Illinois’ economy,” said Director of DCEO, Sylvia I. Garcia. “We are committed to creating an inclusive business ecosystem in Illinois, helping to deliver DCEO resources to communities who have traditionally faced systemic barriers to accessing assistance and capital. During AAPI month and throughout the year, we remain steadfast in our partnership with AAPI business owners and AAPI communities across Illinois to increase access to economic opportunity.”

“As the first Asian American elected to the General Assembly, I encourage Illinoisans to celebrate National Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month by honoring the cultural and economic contributions from the AAPI community,” said State Rep. Theresa Mah (D-Chicago). “We will continue to share our message to eliminate anti-Asian sentiment and racism that has been spread throughout the community during the pandemic, while we work with stakeholders statewide to bolster programs and initiatives that support the AAPI community.”